Author Archives: Joe Janish

About Joe Janish

Joe Janish began MetsToday in 2005 to provide the unique perspective of a high-level player and coach -- he earned NCAA D-1 All-American honors as a catcher and coached several players who went on to play pro ball. As a result his posts often include mechanical evaluations, scout-like analysis, and opinions that go beyond the numbers. Follow Joe's baseball tips on Twitter at @onbaseball and at the On Baseball Google Plus page.

Mets Game 22: Loss To Marlins

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Joe Janish

Marlins 7 Mets 3 It was a close game … until it wasn’t.

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Marlins DFA Jarrod Saltalamacchia

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Joe Janish

Don’t expect to see Jarrod Saltalamacchia in uniform for the Marlins this week — and it’s not because he’s still on paternity leave.

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Mets Game 1: Win Over Nationals

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Nationals 1 Mets beat the reigning NL East Champion Nationals and sit at the top of the NL East for the first time since April 3, 2013.

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Braves Trade Craig Kimbrel To Padres

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t already heard, the Atlanta Braves have dealt closer Craig Kimbrel and B.J. Upton / Melvin Upton to the San Diego Padres in return for Cameron Maybin, Carlos Quentin, Matt Wisler, Jordan Paroubeck, and the 41st overall … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015 Spring Training | 2 Comments

Jon Niese’s New Delivery Not So New

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Joe Janish

Finally! It only took an entire year, but Jon Niese discovered the mechanical flaw that was causing his shoulder pain. If only Port St. Lucie had access to the information super highway, Niese might’ve discovered the EXACT ISSUE last March … Continue reading →

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Mets Bag Blevins, Take Torres

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Joe Janish

Sandy Alderson made twice as many trades in a few hours as he made in the previous 19 months. The net result has two lefthanded relievers wearing the orange and blue.

Posted in 2015 Spring Training | 16 Comments

Who is Left for Mets Bullpen?

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Joe Janish

Scott Rice and Jack Leathersich have been demoted to minor league camp, leaving Dario Alvarez and Sean Gilmartin as the lone lefties in the Mets bullpen. There’s fair argument that neither Alvarez nor Gilmartin will make the Opening Day roster, … Continue reading →

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How Zack Wheeler Could Have Avoided Tommy John Surgery

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Joe Janish

The good news: Zack Wheeler underwent “successful” Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL tendon and a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow. “He is expected to make a full recovery,” the Mets said in a statement. The … Continue reading →

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